All articles written by Mark Pawsey MP on PoliticsHome.com

18 Nov 2022 Culture

Investment in Rugby League will help level up communities across the UK

As the Member of Parliament for Rugby, the town where William Webb Ellis first picked up the ball in 1823 and ran with it, and which gave its name to the sport, some might think I am obliged to be one of the game’s most vocal supporters. But the truth is that long before I set foot in Westminster, I have been passionate about rugby.

26 May 2020 Coronavirus

The manufacturing sector will need targeted support to stop supply chains collapsing

Manufacturing relies on demand. Although many manufacturers have remained open, they will need help to recover from this crisis

Ensuring delivery systems to help keep the nation alive

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03 Apr 2020 Economy

Ensuring delivery systems to help keep the nation alive

Packaging is much more than that. It is essential for our continuing national food and drink security.

24 Mar 2020 Environment

The packaging industry has a crucial role to play in the move towards a circular economy

More effective use of materials means lower costs and less waste. From improving packaging design to enabling easy recycling, we need action on multiple fronts.

01 May 2019 Home affairs

Government must empower district councils with freedoms and flexibilities to stimulate local economies

Former district councillor, the Conservative MP for Rugby Mark Pawsey, writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on district council finances, in anticipation of this week's local council elections.

23 Jan 2018 Environment

Government must work with councils and the packaging industry to realise its environmental goals

Chair of the APPG for the Packaging Manufacturing Industry, Mark Pawsey MP, writes in support of the work the packaging & plastics industry has already done to reduce litter and to increase recycling.

29 Nov 2017

Parliamentary and Met Police Rugby teams pay tribute to PC Keith Palmer

Conservative MP Mark Pawsey reports back from a very special rugby match between the Commons and Lords Rugby team & the Met Police team in honour of the late PC Keith Palmer raising funds for a charity which supports families of fallen police officers.

19 Nov 2015 Culture

Wallabies prevail in Parliamentary Rugby World Cup

Mark Pawsey, MP for Rugby, reviews the recent Parliamentary Rugby World Cup that mirrors the professional competition, with representatives from all the competing nations. It was first launched in 1995 by Nelson Mandela when South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup.